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27 January 2025 | 29 replies
As someone who’s spent years building a real estate business from the ground up, I’ve seen both sides of the equation.
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13 February 2025 | 4 replies
Companies choosing new locations look for these key factors:Metro population over 1 Million: Companies require access to a large, skilled workforce and established infrastructure.Low Crime Rates: High crime deters both businesses and residents.Low Operating Costs: Companies prefer locations with lower taxes and fewer regulations to maintain competitiveness.Low Risk of Natural Disasters: Companies avoid areas prone to natural disasters that can disrupt operations.
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19 January 2025 | 21 replies
I currently have a lawn care business that I run myself.
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11 February 2025 | 4 replies
So I ended up using 0% interest business credit cards which I liquidated to purchase and renovate my property (total credit limit of about $95k total).
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24 January 2025 | 6 replies
I’m looking to network with people that help asset manage multi family apartment complexes.My business partner and I have grown to almost 300 units.
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5 February 2025 | 29 replies
There are very few fully integrated turnkey operators in the business today.
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19 January 2025 | 9 replies
I was conducting an extremely seasonal business and after 8 years of operation the business was insolvent.
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30 January 2025 | 8 replies
It's easy to bite off more than you can chew in this business and that's especially not a good idea for your first deal.
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7 February 2025 | 15 replies
I would say my end goals would be some financial independence and also some business knowledge through transactions.
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26 January 2025 | 30 replies
Hard part with business is separating your emotions from it.